The Lincoln Academy girls basketball team beat Cape Elizabeth 59-29 on Friday, Dec. 13 in Newcastle. The Eagles were running on all cylinders in first quarter action, jumping out to a 17-0 lead. They led 19-2 at the end of one quarter, then played sloppy ball in the second, allowing Cape to pull within seven. The Eagles scored the final two baskets of the half to take a 23-12 lead at the break. Lincoln outscored Cape 18-8 in the third quarter, and 18-9 in the fourth to cruise to the win.
Mariam DeLisle registered a double double in points (21) and steals, Ysabelle Bhe added 7, Maggie Thompson 7 and Scarlett O’Brien 6 to lead the Eagles offense. Cape was led by Lila Rosu-Myles with 16.
Maggie Thompson dribbles behind the back for LA, as Lila Gutner defends for Cape Elizabeth. (Paula Roberts photo)
